Bangladesh not travelling to Pakistan
KARACHI – All the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) Twenty20 cricket games in Karachi will be played without spectators from Friday, Sindh CM's adviser Murtaza Wahab announced on Thursday .
Also, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said "it was important for us to act quickly to ensure that the wellbeing of all concerned is better protected” from the coronavirus outbreak but the Karachi Kings’ home game on Thursday against Lahore Qalanders went ahead with spectators.
#SindhGovt has decided that the remaining matches of PSL in Karachi will take place without any crowd. This decision has been made after consultation with all stakeholders including the Pakistan Cricket Board.
— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) March 12, 2020
The National Stadium in Karachi is set to host five matches, on March 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17.
One other league match and three playoff matches, including the final on March 22, are in Lahore. The PCB said it was in contact with the Punjab provincial government about any health advice for the Lahore matches.
In a statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board, officials encouraged fans attending games to wash their hands and refrain from hugging, shaking hands and spitting.
"We have ensured all kinds of safety measures at the PSL matches, so the people can enjoy cricket," said Murtaza Wahab, the provincial government spokesman.
"Spectators would be scanned and they would be able to wash and sanitise their hands before entering into the stadium."
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided not to travel to Pakistan for their third part of the series due to Coranavirus scare around the world. Bangladesh, who already traveled to Pakistan twice to play three T-20 and one test, were scheduled to play one test match and one day international in April. They will play Pakistan at a later time.
At least 20 people have been tested positive with COVID-19, which outbreak has affected global sports as most of the matches are played in close doors.
Pakistani rupee witnessed marginal losses against US dollar, and other currencies in the open market.
On Wednesday, the dollar was being quoted at 285.6 for selling and 288.65 for buying purposes.
Euro price stands at 312 for buying and 315 for selling. British Pound rate stands at 360 for buying, and 363 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED stands at 78.25 whereas the Saudi Riyal also witnessed fall and new price stands at 76.25.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 285.6 | 288.65 |
Euro | EUR | 312 | 315 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 360 | 363 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 78.25 | 79 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 76.25 | 77.25 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 187.2 | 189 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 750.11 | 758.11 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 209 | 211 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.58 | 39.98 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.38 | 41.78 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.24 | 36.59 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.39 | 3.5 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.55 | 1.63 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 914.36 | 923.36 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 60.38 | 60.98 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 173.44 | 175.44 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.25 | 26.55 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 741.26 | 749.26 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.63 | 78.33 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 211 | 213 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.93 | 27.23 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 320.1 | 322.6 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.01 | 8.16 |
KARACHI – The gold price moved up down in the local market in line with massive increase in international market.
On Wednesday, the single tola of 24 Karat gold was available at Rs218,000, and the price for 10-gram gold saw an increase of Rs943 to reach Rs186,900.
Meanwhile, the 22 Karat Gold price stands at Rs199,830, 21 karat rate for each tola is Rs190,750 and 18k gold rate hoveres around Rs163,500.00.
In international market, the price of precious metal went up by $29 to settle at $2,044 per ounce.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Karachi | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Islamabad | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Peshawar | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Quetta | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Sialkot | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Attock | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Gujranwala | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Jehlum | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Multan | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Gujrat | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Nawabshah | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Chakwal | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Hyderabad | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Nowshehra | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Sargodha | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Faisalabad | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
Mirpur | PKR 218,000 | PKR 2,610 |
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